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cherandbuster wrote: It seems this person would rather remain anonymous



But I wish I could give him or her a GIANT cyber hug and kiss :-4


Whoever it is, they are a :yh_star .



We don't need to know who it is, but they just need to know how fantastic we think they are for making this wonderful event possible for Criss and Pinky..

Wow pink, I'm excited for you! You will be just the medicine criss needs, she surely will rebound way faster after seeing you! Please give criss a "10" minute ever so slightly gentle hug, from me. Tell her the place is just not the same without her in it!!! :-4 :-4 :-4 :-4 Looking forward to and counting the days until criss starts posting again!

You stop in Baltimore, Pinky, you call me to come and get you!

Oh, hug BR lots and lots for us!

You'll have to give her hundreds of hugs - one from each of us! :yh_hugs

Give her our love too, tell her how much we're all thinking of her and praying for her! :-4

Take your camera - we'd love to see a pic of you hugging Criss for us, but if she's not up to it we want to see hugs with the Rider Family! :yh_hugs

And have a happy and safe journey and make our Criss' spirits soar! :yh_flower

Thanks Pinky sweetie! Big grins and hugs for you too! XXX

I AM STUNNED! This is by far the most generous and heart-warming thing I've ever seen on an internet board! Pinky, you must be overwhelmed!

To whomever did this rare and generous thing....my admiration, respect and thanks!

I'm GOBSMACKED!

Lulu2 wrote: I AM STUNNED! This is by far the most generous and heart-warming thing I've ever seen on an internet board! Pinky, you must be overwhelmed!

To whomever did this rare and generous thing....my admiration, respect and thanks!

I'm GOBSMACKED!


The idea has more than a touch of geneus - much respect to him.

This really is a joint effort with some prior back-channel discussion, there's no mystery to it. A bunch of the UK posters got it into their collective head to make as meaningful a gesture toward BR as we could think of. Asking Pinky to go there for us seemed wildly appropriate. Pinky's done us a huge favour by accepting our suggestion and giving us her weekend - and she'll truly need a good sleep after she gets back! There's no "benefactor", there's just the same drive that made the summer meet work so well, that's all. These things happen because it's obviously right that they should. "Thank you Pinky" is the best reaction, in my opinion.

Ah Pinky!!!! I'm so glad you're going to see Criss. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dare not say this very loudly in case it wrecks our street cred, but hey, there does seem to be a very large amount of GOODNESS radiating light and healing power in our little Forum Garden. It's a privilege to belong to such a family. You rock, Guys !!!!! Go Criss !!!!! Go Pinky !!!!!! Go the Rider Family. Go the bighearted and generous benefactor!!! Go all the background facilitators who are working so hard to help and to keep us all informed!!!!!!

(((((((((((((((((((((((( FG ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Good on you Mates.. You UK members are terrific what a sheer thrill it will be for BR to have PINKSTER show up in her room.. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.. :-1 :-1 and a really big smile as well, what a wonderful thing to do you guys are so awesome and very COOL...!! :-4 Give BR a big hug from Carla Pinky...



[QUOTE]This really is a joint effort with some prior back-channel discussion, there's no mystery to it. A bunch of the UK posters got it into their collective head to make as meaningful a gesture toward BR as we could think of. Asking Pinky to go there for us seemed wildly appropriate. Pinky's done us a huge favour by accepting our suggestion and giving us her weekend - and she'll truly need a good sleep after she gets back! There's no "benefactor", there's just the same drive that made the summer meet work so well, that's all. These things happen because it's obviously right that they should. "Thank you Pinky" is the best reaction, in my opinion.[/QUOTE]

As I told Pinky earlier I'm still gobsmacked, just don't know what to say!



You just make sure you give her a hug from Betty :-4

That is so very wonderful that you are going. It'll mean so much to BR and her family.

I think it is wonderful of our UK members to being doing this. It really shows that the garden is just not a group of strangers, but a family. :-6



Pinky please give Criss a hug from me too.

I just hope Criss isn't clausterphobic from all the hugs she's going to be recieving on the behalf of all of us here.

I AM STILL GOBSMACKEDLY STUNNED! Happy...but stunned!

*passing tissues to Lulu*

This is truly so sweet and kind, and Pinky is going to dear BR. You must tell us everything when you return, Pinky!

Pinky!!! This upcoming mission of yours has heroic dimensions. Dropping everything to head over the seas to represent the Forum Garden when one very dear Member is so sadly afflicted. I love it!!!!!! You go bearing so many healing vibes.... that MUST make a difference. I know just your being there will communicate to Criss in the most immediate way possible how much she means to all of us.

I think we all have faith in you Pinky. :-6

Just be yourself, Pinky. BR will be so happy...................

Pinky, give yourself loads of airport time. Not an easy flight any more.

Well, I think I'll borrow and I know you UK'ers won't mind:



GOBSMACKED!



When I heard this morning, I was shaking, and crying, and so, so

TOUCHED. There truly IS good in this here ol' world!!



:-4



BEAMS!!!



:-6 :-6 :-6

Pinky wrote: I will do hunny, as it's all booked - I'm going!!!! :-6

Huge hugs and Thankyous to the people who made it possible...I'll do my very best to cheer our girl up!


We really, really appreciate all the outpouring of love and support here. Honest, we do. But there's a problem here.

How did this happen without checking with us? This weekend is NOT good for any visitors. This is not manageable this soon. Criss is not coherent enough for visitors this soon. We have doctor visits that will take up nearly all her waking time, and we have no way to get anyone from the airport anywhere.

This is a good idea, really it is, but not yet. I really hope that nobody is out a lot of money - perhaps the airline ticket can be changed for one a little later. I don't want to seem inhospitable....but I know that everyone here only wants what is best for Criss. She needs some time. This is much too soon.

Sending golden light thoughts for BR :-6 :-6

so sorry to read about her accident.

Oh how horrible, I've just gotten wind of this. How awful for BR and her family. I can't even begin to imagine how they must be feeling during a time like this. My best wishes and prayers go out to you BR for a swift recovery. I see that you are heading out over there Pinky, how fantastic of you to do so. Please pass on my regards along with everyone else, thank you!!



BEST WISHES AND THOUGHTS COMING YOUR WAY BR!!! :-4 :-4 :yh_hugs :-6

Would the most generous benefactor of the laptop step forward and receive his/her round of applause? :-6

Please?

I have my guess on who it is. Can we make bets on this one?

SnoozeControl wrote: I'm guessing it's the same person that organized this trip.


You mean another incredible UK FG gesture?

I was thinking of a 'she' from the US :-3

What's this about a laptop??

chrisb84uk wrote: What's this about a laptop??


Hiya Chris

Some incredibly kind FGer bought and sent to Criss a brand new laptop -- a few weeks ago BR's computer completely broke down.

Was that a gallant gesture or what? :-6

Everyone ~

Please don't get me wrong...I think that the proposed trip is one of the most generous things anyone has ever done for my family, and I couldn't be more grateful for the spirit behind the plan. I know how much Criss means to all of you here, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the love and support that is coming from you guys. We want Criss's friends around; it would be great for her. We are just so unprepared for what's coming, and overwhelmed by it. We don't know what's coming, and it's tough.

We're having a meeting with doctors, case management, and family this morning. We'll know much more later today. I'll update as I have the opportunity.

Thanks Dawn :-6

We are just anxious to do *whatever* we can *as soon as* we can.

And as you know

it comes from the heart :-4

cherandbuster wrote: Hiya Chris



Some incredibly kind FGer bought and sent to Criss a brand new laptop -- a few weeks ago BR's computer completely broke down.



Was that a gallant gesture or what? :-6


Ah I see, that really is a great gesture!! I've known BR for a while, (though not as long as others in here,) and she is a wonderful person, well deserving of such kind genorosity.



Big well done to the kind donator!!

Erinna1112 wrote: Everyone ~



Please don't get me wrong...I think that the proposed trip is one of the most generous things anyone has ever done for my family, and I couldn't be more grateful for the spirit behind the plan. I know how much Criss means to all of you here, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the love and support that is coming from you guys. We want Criss's friends around; it would be great for her. We are just so unprepared for what's coming, and overwhelmed by it. We don't know what's coming, and it's tough.



We're having a meeting with doctors, case management, and family this morning. We'll know much more later today. I'll update as I have the opportunity.


Hello Erinna, I don't believe I have met you before. I see that you are a member of the family, so my best wishes go out to you and the family, as I like everybody else was so sorry to hear what had happened. Thank you for keeping us informed!! :-6

cherandbuster wrote: You mean another incredible UK FG gesture?



I was thinking of a 'she' from the US :-3


Me too...

Does this mean they are discharging her home????

Floppy your a dear, your working so hard on this I know it will be a great visit if it all gets worked out..

[QUOTE]I think the original idea was hospital visits, but it appears they are going to try and force Criss to get out.[/QUOTE]